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Saprolite

"soft, clay-rich, thoroughly decomposed rock formed in place by chemical weathering of igneous or metamorphic rock. Forms in humid, tropical, or subtropical climates. "

Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, Terms of Environment

   
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